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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.32, 1,564.27 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.32, 1,564.27 and 393.50 is: 589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.32 : 1,564.27 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.32/1,564.27 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.32x = 1,564.27 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.32x = 615,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,540.25/1,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.98

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